Andersen Products Inc.

Spine/Neurology

Kleiner Device Labs’ KG2 Surge Flow-Thru Interbody System Cleared by FDA

Maximizes total bone graft delivery volume, better distributes graft bilaterally into the intervertebral disc space, & streamlines the implant delivery.

Kleiner Device Labs 09.22.21

Extremities

Exactech's Equinoxe Stemless Shoulder Replacement Debuts in Europe

First EU shoulder surgery using bone conserving, 3D-printed implant.

Exactech 09.22.21

Spine/Neurology

HD Lifesciences Changes Name to NanoHive Medical

Company to launch the Hive Standalone ALIF System, a stand-alone anterior lumbar interbody fusion implant, at NASS next week.

09.22.21

Compamed 2021 Shifts Location to Halls 13 & 14 at the Fairgrounds in Düsseldorf

The trade fair will be held concurrently with Medica from November 15-18, 2021.

Compamed 09.17.21

Spine/Neurology

NASS News: ATEC to Feature Comprehensive Procedural Solutions

Clinical benefits of Prone TransPsoas (PTP) approach and EOS imaging technology to be showcased.

Business Wire 09.16.21

Microport Orthopedics Reimagines its Approach to Medical Education

Invests on new technologies, strategic partnerships and regionally based education centers.

MicroPort Orthopedics 09.15.21

Spine/Neurology

Spinal Elements Rolls Out Luna XD and Orbit Systems

Luna XD multi-expandable lumbar interbody fusion device and Orbit articulating discectomy systems released.

Business Wire 09.15.21

Trauma/Sports

A Better Surgical Suture: A Development Story

The EasyWhip is indicated for use in approximation and/or ligation of soft tissues, including the use of allograft tissue for orthopedic surgeries.

Michael Barbella , Managing Editor 09.14.21

Bone Cancer: The Global Burden and Medtech Opportunity

There are so many medical devices critical to the treatment of cancer.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 09.14.21

Biologics

Anika's Tactoset Nabs Additional FDA OK for Hardware Augmentation

Expands capability of Tactoset injectable bone subsititute for augmenting suture anchor fixation.

GlobeNewswire 09.14.21

Bracing/Prosthetics

Powering the Wearable Orthopedic Devices of the Future

How wirelessly powered biosensors will completely change the direction of orthopedic medical device innovation.

Hatem Zeine, Founder and President, Ossia 09.13.21

Biologics

Fuse Medical Rolls Out FuseChoice Dermal Matrix

Preserves the inherent properties of collagen and elastin.

Business Wire 09.09.21

Arch Medical Solutions Acquires Three VFD Companies

The new acquisitions join the organization collectively as Arch Medical Solutions—Lehigh Valley.

Arch Medical Solutions 09.09.21

Spine/Neurology

SpineFrontier CEO and CFO Arrested and Charged in Connection with Kickback Scheme

The two executives allegedly bribed surgeons to use company products in exchange for sham consulting fees.

U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Massachusetts 09.08.21

Contract Manufacturing

Medin Technologies Names Bob Baker as CEO

Baker joins Medin with an accomplished background in strategic, commercial and operational leadership in the orthopedic industry.

Medin Technologies Inc. 09.07.21

Kaia Health Expands Senior Leadership Team

Appoints industry leaders to support market growth and product innovation.

Kaia Health 09.07.21

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Extremities | Software & Quality

FDA OKs In2Bones' Total Ankle Planning Software, Cutting Guides

Pre-surgery OrthoPlanify patient-specific planning software, 3D-printed cutting guides for QUANTUM total ankle.

Business Wire 09.01.21

Extremities | Large Joint

AAOS News: Anika to Debut Joint Preservation Portfolio

Meets the evolving unmet needs of surgeons in the global joint preservation market.

GlobeNewswire 09.01.21

Extremities

AAOS News: Smith+Nephew Launches New Ankle, Shoulder Replacement Tech

The company will also showcase recently acquired Extremity Orthopaedics portfolio.

PR Newswire 09.01.21

Spine/Neurology

MiRus LLC Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for IO Expandable Lumbar Interbody

Marks a significant milestone in the company’s development of complex rhenium-based medical implants.

MiRus LLC. 09.01.21

Biologics

Bioventus Takes First Step in CartiHeal Acquisition

Company makes $50 million escrow payment.

Globe Newswire 08.30.21

Spine/Neurology

Clinical Data Show Leg, Back Pain Improvement With Luna XD Implant

Product allows an ALIF-sized, circular implant to be surgically delivered to the intervertebral space through a posterior, minimally-invasive access point.

Business Wire 08.27.21

Trauma/Sports

Bioventus Completes Strategic Investment in Trice Medical

Bioventus will receive exclusive sales and distribution rights to Trice’s products outside of the US.

Bioventus Inc. 08.26.21

Anatomage Spins Out 3D Dental Business as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary

The spinoff will focus solely on 3D dentistry solutions.

Anatomage 08.25.21

Coatings/Surface Modification

AAOS News: Orthobond to Unveil Antimicrobial Surface Tech

Eliminates microbes on metallic and polymeric surfaces.

Business Wire 08.25.21

Prioritizing Total Cost of Ownership During New Product Development

How to stay one step ahead of the competition and bring greater value to the healthcare system.

Keith Glaser, Director, Medical & Hygiene, YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. 08.25.21

Large Joint

AAOS News: Zimmer Biomet to Present New Clinical Data and Technologies Portfolio

Announces six data presentations at the AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting.

Zimmer Biomet 08.24.21

Able Medical Launches the Valkyrie Thoracic Fixation System

The product is a single-use, bioactive sternal plating system for use after open heart surgery.

Business Wire 08.24.21

Spine/Neurology

Accelus Debuts Ultra-Low-Profile Expandable Cage Implant

FlareHawk7 is designed to respect patients’ neural, vascular, bony and soft tissue anatomy both during and after insertion to promote long-term stability.

Globe Newswire 08.24.21

Extremities

FDA OKs Shoulder Innovations' InSet Reverse Shoulder

Features AI-enabled 3D PreView Software Planning solution.

PR Newswire 08.23.21

Dave Crawford Joins Bioventus as VP, Investor Relations and Treasurer

New hire gained experience at Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Eli Lilly & Company.

Globe Newswire 08.23.21

Alex Gorsky to Step Down as J&J CEO in 2022

CEO role will transfer to Joaquin Duato, currently vice chairman of the company's Executive Committee.

PR Newswire 08.20.21

4WEB Medical Tops Q2 Growth Projections

Revenue ballooned 95 percent compared to the same period last year.

PR Newswire 08.20.21

Smith+Nephew Reports 48.2 Percent Rise in Q2 Sales

First-half revenue is up 27.8 percent.

Smith+Nephew 08.19.21

Globus Medical Reports 68.6 Percent Increase in Q2 Sales

Gross profit mushrooms 90 percent and net income soared 299 percent compared to last year.

Globus Medical Inc. 08.18.21

Biocompatibility & Testing

Human Factors Usability Testing at Home

Online, remote usability testing at home for orthopedic patients has turned out to be a valuable option.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 08.17.21

Medical Device IP Strategy, Part I: Creating a Patent Strategy that Protects Your Revenue Model

This is the first part of a two-part series that will cover how to create an IP strategy, and in particular, a patent strategy, that stands above the rest.

Gregory Grissett, Principal and Chair, Intellectual Property Group, Offit Kurman P.A. 08.17.21

Zimmer Biomet's Q2 Sales Soar 65 Percent

The company's first half revenue is up 28.7 percent compared to last year.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. 08.13.21

Spine/Neurology

Southern Spine Names John Hart President and CEO

New leader has more than 35 years of executive leadership experience in the medical device, life science and biologics fields.

Business Wire 08.13.21

Spine/Neurology

IZI Medical Products Launches Vertefix HV Cement

Addresses the need for real-time flow visualization during cement injection for vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty procedures.

IZI Medical 08.11.21

Large Joint

Seikagaku Launches HyLink for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis

An intra-articular single-injection viscosupplement expected to improve symptoms.

Seikagaku 08.10.21

Contract Manufacturing

Key Factors for an Effective Supply Chain—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A

Focused on the U.S., Francesco Bucciotti, managing director USA at Lincotek Medical, offers insights on the importance of a full-service supply chain partner.

Spine/Neurology

FDA OKs Aurora Spine's DEXA-C Cervical Interbodies

Custom-made implants based on matching patient's bone density.

GlobeNewswire 08.04.21

Spine/Neurology

Camber Spine’s Spira-P and Spira-T Technologies Receive FDA Clearance

Both devices are now indicated for use in skeletally mature patients with Degenerative Disc Disease at one or two contiguous levels from L2-S1.

Camber Spine 08.03.21

Spine/Neurology

CE Mark, FDA Breakthrough Device Designation Granted for DDD Tech

Spinal Stabilization Technologies' PerQdisc device replaces the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc in the L1 - S1 spinal region.

PR Newswire 08.03.21

Spine/Neurology

FDA OKs NuVasive's Pulse Platform

First-of-its-kind platform integrates multiple technologies to address most common spine surgery clinical challenges.

NuVasive

Bioventus to Acquire Misonix for $518M

Combination further differentiates Bioventus’ portfolio and accelerates its revenue growth.

GlobeNewswire 07.30.21

Spine/Neurology

FDA 510(k) Clearance Granted for NuVasive's Pulse Platform

First-of-its-kind platform integrates multiple technologies to address most common clinical challenges in spine surgery.

NuVasive Inc. 07.30.21

Biologics

Orthofix Launches New fiberFUSE Strip

First patients implanted with the advanced fiber bone-graft solution containing cancellous bone.

Business Wire 07.28.21

Extremities

Kinos Medical Merges With restor3d

Deal will accelerate restor3d’s expansion into the U.S. foot and ankle market.

Business Wire 07.23.21

ARCH Medical Solutions Acquires Titan Medical Manufacturing

Establishes ARCH as a leading, diversified supplier with a reputation for growth and scale in the medical products market.

Arch Medical Solutions 07.22.21

Trauma/Sports

Safeguard Medical Acquires Vetrun's Universal Splint Line

Global leader to add splints to emergency medical kits.

PR Newswire 07.22.21

Intech Partners with Montagu

Expands its portfolio and its global reach while scaling-up its production and distribution capabilities.

The Intech Group 07.16.21

Bracing/Prosthetics

Coapt Buys LTI from College Park Industries

LTI addition strengthens Coapt’s research and development capabilities and outlook.

Coapt 07.16.21

Spine/Neurology

Gemspring Capital Buys Zavation Medical Products

Zavation's management team will continue to lead the business.

PR Newswire 07.09.21

Trauma/Sports

HSS Innovation Institute and VR Electronics Enter Strategic Wearables Partnership

Will work together to create movement wear and full-body-suit-based technology.

HSS Innovation Institute 07.08.21

Spine/Neurology

Integrity Implants, Fusion Robotics Merge to Form Accelus

New entity to offer procedure-enabling technology with the goal of making minimally invasive spine surgery the standard of care.

Globe Newswire 07.07.21

Biologics

Celularity, Arthrex Forge Supply and Distribution Deal

Arthrex to receive exclusive rights to distribute and commercialize Celularity’s placental-derived biomaterial products for orthopedics and sport medicine.

Globe Newswire 07.02.21

Extremities

First Anika WristMotion Total Wrist Surgery Performed

WristMotion total wrist arthroplasty limited launch initiated.

GlobeNewswire 07.01.21

Large Joint

Conformis Forges Exclusive Distribution Agreement in China

New agreement expands the company's global reach and brings patient-specific knee replacement systems to the largest Asia-Pacific market.

Globe Newswire 07.01.21

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology

Orthofix Rolls Out 3D-Printed FORZA Titanium PLIF Spacer in U.S.

Features optimized design, porosity, and surface that allows bone to grow into and through the spacer.

Business Wire 06.29.21

Spine/Neurology

Integrity's Expandable Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device Wins CE Mark

FlareHawk has also received approvals in Argentina, New Zealand, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.

Integrity Implants 06.28.21

Instruments

joimax Launches New Generation of Shrill Shaver Drill System

New iteration was retooled to provide better user control.

Business Wire 06.25.21

Instruments

Onkos Surgical’s BioGrip Modular Porous Collars Cleared

The novel solution intended to help address implant loosening in orthopedic oncology and complex revision surgery.

PR Newswire 06.23.21

Spine/Neurology

Compass Group Invests in Spinal Implant Distributor

Support provides the distributor with a national growth platform.

Compass Group Equity Partners 06.22.21

Large Joint

MicroPort Orthopedics Receives 15A Rating for Knee System

ODEP gives long-term, 15-year rating to company’s Advance Medial-Pivot knee system.

MicroPort Orthopedics 06.16.21

Contract Manufacturing

Autocam Medical Announces West Michigan Expansion

Company is building a new $60 million site.

Autocam Medical 06.16.21

Ortho Consulting Group, Osteotec Name Tom Baker as COO

Has history of senior leadership positions with Twinings and Swarovski.

Ortho Consulting Group 06.15.21

Startup Raises £1.4 Million for Knee Replacement Technology

Company is developing a product to provide real-time measurement of kneecap positioning during surgery.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund 06.15.21

Extremities

DePuy Synthes Launches 2.7 mm Variable Angle Locking Compression Plate Clavicle System

Product is designed to accommodate different collarbone shapes and sizes.

DePuy Synthes 06.10.21

Colfax Corporation to Acquire Mathys AG Bettlach

Deal will expand DJO’s reconstructive business outside of the U.S., strengthen its innovation pipeline, and broaden its product portfolio.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.08.21

Zimmer Biomet Appoints New Execs

Wilfred van Zuilen, Nitin Goyal, M.D. named president, EMEA and chief science, technology, and innovation officer respectively.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.07.21

OrthoPediatrics Appoints David Bailey as CEO

Succeeds Mark Throdahl, who will stay on as Executive Chairman.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.03.21

Spine/Neurology

Intelligent Implants’ SmartFuse System Receives Breakthrough Device Designation

Accelerates bone growth and provides remote monitoring of patients to support real-time clinical decision-making.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 06.01.21

Spine/Neurology

OrthoPediatrics Corp. Launches RESPONSE Neuromuscular Scoliosis System

Product features implants and instruments that simplify insertion and specific options to address extreme hyperlordosis and sacral/pelvic fixation.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.28.21

Spine/Neurology

Life Spine Issued 200th Patent

Company's IP portfolio consists of more than 265 patents and applications.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.24.21

Biologics

Paragon 28 Adds Three Families of DBM to its Biologics Portfolio

Company now offers BEAST Injectable, BEAST PLUS, and BEAST Osteobiologic Sponge for bone grafting applications in the foot and ankle.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.21.21

Contract Manufacturing

Viant Completes $8 Million Expansion

Enhances in-house coating and single-source orthopedic implant capabilities.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.17.21

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.

Successfully Onboarding Metal-Based Additive Manufacturing

Validating titanium alloy Ti64 for additive manufacturing of orthopedic devices to accelerate technology adoption.

Jeph Ruppert and Steve Ward, 3D Systems 05.17.21

Trauma/Sports

Rice University Researchers Test Bio-Inspired Scaffolds to Help Promote Muscle Growth

Bioengineers adapt extracellular matrix for electrospinning.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.17.21

Is Orthopedics on the Road to Pandemic Recovery?

The quarterly reports from orthopedic device makers paint a positive picture in terms of a recovery within the technology sector.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 05.17.21

Spine/Neurology

Orthofix's M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc Improves Neck, Shoulder, Arm Pain

Study data shows significant benefits three and four years after implantation.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.13.21

Trauma/Sports

EDGe Surgical Receives CE Mark for EDG Ortho 65mm Electronic Depth Gauge

Expands access to new EU markets and potential to work with larger manufacturers.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.10.21

Large Joint

Think Surgical and Ortho Development Collaborate on Knee Replacement

Receive FDA clearance to use Ortho Development's Balanced Knee System, and BKS TriMax implants, with Think Surgical's TSolution One Total Knee Application.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.10.21

Spine/Neurology

Alphatec Shares Q1 2021 Results

Revenue growth has averaged ~33% over the past eight quarters.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.10.21

FDA Clears Orthofix's OrthoNext Digital Platform for the JuniOrtho Plating System

The Plating System is designed to address the demands of advanced deformity and trauma reconstruction of the lower extremities.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.10.21

Large Joint

Conformis Shares First Quarter 2021 Results

Total revenue decreased 16% year-over-year.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.07.21

Packaging & Sterilization

Universal Packaging Solutions Help Orthopedic OEMs Manage Risk

Other benefits include cost control and accelerated time to market.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.07.21

Smith+Nephew Rolls Out ARIA Home PT Remote Physical Therapy

Patients can do physical therapy at home, on-demand, and without wearable sensors.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.06.21

Extremities | Imaging

FDA OKs GSI's PreView 3D Shoulder Arthroplasty Planning Software

Develops pre-operative shoulder plans based on CT imaging studies.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.06.21

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.

3D Systems Expands Presence in Denver

Increases industrial application development capabilities for its Application Innovation Group.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.04.21

Tangible Solutions Appoints Director of Sales & Marketing

Cheryl Carrington brings extensive experience with orthopedic devices and specialized training in COVID.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.04.21

Packaging & Sterilization

Material Durability an Important Criteria in Reusable Device Packaging

A transpiration study is necessary to account for shipping, dropping, and pressure differentials in air transpiration, among other considerations.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.30.21

Extremities

Osteotec Obtains FDA Registration for ChiroKlip

A new concept in solving the issue of protecting the protruding ends of K-wires.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.30.21

Large Joint

Stryker, Minor League Baseball Forge National Partnership

Company to become the League's 'Official SmartRobotics Joint Replacement Partner,' teaching people about the importance of joint health.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.30.21

Orthofix, IGEA Forge License Agreement for Bone and Joint Stimulation Devices

Orthofix to pursue FDA approval of IGEA’s solutions to expand its U.S. bone growth therapy offerings.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.28.21

Packaging & Sterilization

Sustainable Packaging Likely in Medtech's Future

Hospitals and larger purchasing organizations are increasingly inquiring about minimal, more sustainable packaging.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.27.21

Extremities

DJO Acquires MedShape Inc.

Expands foot and ankle business and adds innovative shape memory technologies.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.27.21

Transition Away From EO Sterilization to Continue as Virus Fades

Social and governmental pressure over residuals and toxicity hang heavy over the ethylene oxide sterilization process.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.23.21

Spine/Neurology

FDA Clears Orthofix's 3D-Printed FORZA Titanium TLIF Spacer System

The product features a large open graft window for packing bone-grafting material.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.22.21

Packaging & Sterilization

Custom Packaging Typically Required for Orthopedic Devices

Packaging must be taken into consideration early in the product development process, as custom packaging requires extra time to design and fabricate.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.20.21

Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports

AgNovos Healthcare's AGN1 LOEP SV Kit Obtains IDE

Device’s ability to reduce pain and support mobility in vertebral compression fracture patients can be studied.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.19.21

Sustainability is Driving Innovative Healthcare Packaging

Reducing waste can conserve material and help lower sterilization and transportation costs.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.16.21

Mainstay Medical Launches ReActiv8 in Australia

Product provides bilateral electrical stimulation of the L2 medial branch of the dorsal ramus nerve.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.15.21

Biologics

Biogennix Rolls Out Agilon Strip Bone Graft

Agilon Strip maximizes direct contact with bone when implanted.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.14.21

Global Bone Tumor Ablation Devices Market to Top $111 Million by 2027

Annual growth to average 10.2 percent, industry estimates forecast.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.14.21

Packaging & Sterilization

Incorporate Packaging, Sterilization Early in Product Design to Avoid Costly Mistakes

The specialized requirements of orthopedic products necessitate early engineering involvement.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.13.21

GreenBone Ortho Closes 10 Million Euros Series B Funding Round

Investment follows CE Marking of the company's bone regeneration scaffold.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.13.21

HSS and LimaCorporate Open Provider-Based 3D Design and Printing Facility

Creates faster access to more personalized solutions to highly complex orthopedic conditions.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.08.21

Spine/Neurology

Study: Spinal Fixation Rods Can Improve Patient Outcomes

Products allow surgeons the freedom to place rods based on patient anatomy.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.08.21

Packaging & Sterilization

Usability, Sustainability Becoming More Relevant in Medtech Packaging

Usability is no longer limited strictly to user experience.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.07.21

Spine/Neurology

FDA Clears Orthofix's 3D-Printed Titanium Cervical Spacer System

Designed with nanoscale surface features, the CONSTRUX Mini Ti System is Orthofix’s first 3D-printed titanium interbody introduced to the market.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.05.21

Augmedics Raises $36 Million in Series C Financing

Money will be used to continue commercialization of xvision Spine.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.01.21

MIS/Robotics | Trauma/Sports

Bioventus Acquires Bioness Inc.

Bioventus gains peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) therapy and rehabilitation solutions.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.31.21

Contract Manufacturing

ARCH Medical Solutions Acquires Tier One

New plant and operations bolster AMS’ capabilities as a supplier.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.30.21

Spine/Neurology

Aurora Spine Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Anterior Cervical Plate System

Helps reduce common postoperative complications, such as dysphagia, malalignment, and adjacent level ossification.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.26.21

Contract Manufacturing

Lincotek Medical Combines Casting and Finishing Under One Roof

New investment provides complete service for orthopedic customers.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.25.21

Spine/Neurology

ATEC to Lease Distribution Facility in Memphis

Company will use location to disburse high-volume, commercially launched products.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.24.21

Imaging | Spine/Neurology

SeaSpine to Acquire 7D Surgical for $110M

Gains machine-vision, image-guided surgery platform that reduces radiation exposure.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.23.21

Implanet to Acquire Majority Stake in Orthopaedic & Spine Development

Will create a new benchmark player in orthopedic surgery in France and allow the group to achieve significant revenue growth.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.22.21

Zimmer Biomet Appoints Chief Operating Officer

Ivan Tornos will be responsible for overseeing all global businesses at the company.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.19.21

SpineWave Launches its Stronghold 3D Titanium Interbody Device

The product is offered in both a straight and a pivoting crescent design.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.19.21

MIS/Robotics

I, Surgical Robot

Robotic-assisted orthopedic surgical technologies begin a promising resurgence following a year of stunted growth.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.16.21

An Orthopedic Giant Re-emerges: DJO to Return?

At the beginning of March, diversified tech firm Colfax Corp. proclaimed its intention to split in two.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.16.21

Actual Orthopedics Medical and Surgical Supply Costs for Care Centers

According to a 2018 clinical journal article, U.S. hospitals spent approximately $200 billion on medical devices.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 03.16.21

Biologics | Large Joint

Bioventus Begins Trial of MOTYS (PTP-001) to Treat Knee OA

MOTYS is a placental tissue particulate comprised of amnion, chorion, and umbilical cord tissue.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.15.21

Spine/Neurology

ATEC Launches InVictus OCT Posterior Fixation System

Completes InVictus system, allowing seamless spinal fixation from occiput to ilium.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.15.21

Extremities

FDA Clears Leith Medical's Foot and Ankle Plating System

The product allows micromotion to stimulate physiologic bone healing.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.15.21

Biocompatibility & Testing

Sotera Health Acquires BioScience Laboratories

Strengthens Sotera Health’s antimicrobial and antiviral lab testing capabilities.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.11.21

Large Joint

Solid Growth Predicted for Global Knee Replacement Market

Product launches are expected to drive growth through 2027.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.10.21

Mainstay Medical Raises $108 Million in Equity Financing

Funding to support U.S. commercial launch and global expansion of its implantable medical device for low back pain.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.09.21

Large Joint

Australia Clears Conformis' iTotal PS Knee Replacement System

The system's patient-specific implants fit the unique size and shape of each person’s knee.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.08.21

Bioventus Appoints Managing Director, China and Asia Pacific

Larry Chen brings more than 20 years’ experience in sales and marketing roles for health care companies.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.04.21

Full-Year Sales Down 12 Percent at Zimmer Biomet

Coronavirus prompts deficits in all product categories and geographic regions.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.04.21

Lincotek Medical Expands Coatings and Additive Capacity

Responds to market demand for orthopedic implants.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.03.21

Spine/Neurology

Spinal Elements Relaunches the Luna XD and Orbit Systems

The first minimally-invasive TLIF with new Spinal Elements products was also performed.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.03.21

Coronavirus Triggers Double-Digit Revenue Dropoff at Smith+Nephew

Total 2020 proceeds and operating profit tumble as COVID-19 impacts elective procedures.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.03.21

Biologics

Medtech Matters: FDA’s Ambiguity on Hyaluronic Acid

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Mike Daley of OrthogenRx about the role HA plays in alleviating knee pain and the challenges with the FDA over it.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 03.02.21

Pandemic Pain: NuVasive's 2020 Sales Fall 10 Percent

Diluted EPS is cut in half as the company contends with COVID-19's impact.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.01.21

Spine/Neurology

First Implantation of CTL Amedica's Minimally Invasive Flex Tower

The product is designed to enable the surgeon to navigate MIS lumbar procedures more freely.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.25.21

Spine/Neurology

NuVasive Nabs Simplify Medical for $150M

The firm obtains the Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc for cervical total disc replacement.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.24.21

Spine/Neurology

Nexus Spine Implants for Use in Spinal Surgeries Become Available

Tranquil and PressON speed up recovery and simplify surgery.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.24.21

Spine/Neurology

Nexus Spine Announces Availability of Spine Surgery Implants

Tranquil Interbody Spacer allows titanium to behave like spinal bone to improve spinal stability, speed healing, ameliorate subsidence, and eliminate pain.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.24.21

MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology

FDA OKs Brainlab's Loop-X Mobile Imaging Robot, Cirq Robotic Alignment Module

Opening up new surgical possibilities with robotics.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.23.21

Extremities

In2Bones Launches Hercules Suture Anchors, AlloAid Wedges

System provides surgeons two PEEK-based implant families.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.23.21

Biologics

Paragon 28 Launches MgNum Bone Void Filler

Expands its biologics portfolio.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.22.21

Biologics

Ranfac, Endocellutions Form Cervos Medical

Cervos Medical represents a joint venture to bring next generation surgical and orthobiologic devices to the market.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 02.19.21

Trauma/Sports

C2Dx Buys Stryker's T/Pump

The T/Pump is often used to treat acute injuries, chronic pain, and muscle strains.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.17.21

Acquisitions Set to Propel Global Orthopedics Market to $64 Billion by 2025

Fifteen major deals were completed in the final quarter of 2020.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.12.21

Biologics

The FDA’s Flip-Flop on Hyaluronic Acid

Offering an introduction to this treatment modality for osteoarthritis, this article also looks at recent changes at FDA.

Mike Daley, CEO, OrthogenRx 02.10.21

Spine/Neurology

Zavation Medical Products Launches Labyrinth

Unveils the first fully porous PEEK interbody.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.10.21

Spine/Neurology

Camber Spine Expands Patent Portfolio With SPIRA Lateral 3.0

The implant is a titanium open architecture LLIF utilizing the company's Surface by Design technology.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.10.21

Rethink Your Orthopedic ASC Strategy, Part 1

ASCs have adopted a strategy to focus on predictable, low-risk procedures with lower complication rates in an out-of-hospital setting.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 02.08.21

Pandemic-Level Playing Field: How COVID-19 Made Space for Progress

Pandemic restrictions may have diminished certain advantages large companies hold over small and mid-sized competitors.

Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical 02.08.21

Tips for Reigniting Your MDR/IVDR Preparation

To get the MDR/IVDR preparation ball rolling again, here are four processes to help refocus on achieving compliance with the updated regulations.

Nicolle Cannon, Founder and CEO, Cannon Quality Group LLC 02.08.21

Spine/Neurology

Zimmer Biomet to Spin Off Its Spine and Dental Businesses

Plans to form a new, independent, publicly traded company.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.05.21

Spine/Neurology

NuVasive's X360 Procedural Approach is Validated in Clinical Study

Data show single-position spine surgery improves operative efficiency while reducing complications and length of hospital stay.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.05.21

Spine/Neurology

DePuy Synthes Forges Distribution Agreement for its Expandable Lumbar Cage

The X-Pac Expandable Lumbar Cage System meets surgeons’ evolving needs within the lumbar degenerative and MI spine segments.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.03.21

Osteoporosis Prevention Product Wins FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

The product has been shown in studies to reduce bone loss activity.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.02.21

Spine/Neurology

First Patient Implanted With NEXXT MATRIXX SA Cervical Turn-Lock System

The product is designed to eliminate the need for traditional plate and screw fixation.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.25.21

Cretex Companies CEO Steps Down

Jeff Wollerman will succeed Lynn Schuler as CEO of the company.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.22.21

Conformis Enters Development & Supply Agreement with SITES Medical

Will incorporate SITES Medical’s OsteoSync Ti Technology into future Conformis total knee replacement products.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.22.21

Sectra, RSA Biomedical Sign Distribution Agreement for Implant Stability Tool

The Sectra CTMA is part of the orthopedic module of Sectra’s enterprise imaging solution.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.22.21

Imaging

Siemens Healthineers’ DR Systems Cleared by FDA

New user interface helps technologists of every experience level achieve high image quality.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.21.21

Bioventus Appoints SVP of Operations

Miguel O. Beltrán-Delgado brings more than 24 years of experience in operations, quality, and manufacturing.

Bioventus 01.19.21

Large Joint

DePuy Synthes Receives 510(k) FDA Clearance for VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution

The system is designed for use with the company's ATTUNE Total Knee System.

PR Newswire 01.19.21

New Chief Clinical Officer on Board at IncludeHealth

New hire is a double board certified orthopedic and sports therapist.

IncludeHealth 01.14.21

CMS Expedites Breakthrough Device Access; Industry Applauds

New rule creates an accelerated Medicare coverage pathway for innovative products that the FDA deems ‘breakthrough.’

ODT Staff 01.13.21

Biologics

Surgalign Launches New Device for Bone Formation

ViBone Moldable is the newest orthobiologics solution of Surgalign’s bone graft portfolio to support spinal fusion.

GlobeNewswire 01.13.21

Orthopedic Surgical Robots Market to Exceed $4.1 Billion by 2029

Surgical robots associated with advantages such as better visualization of the operating field and lessened tremor.

Persistence Market Research 01.13.21

ARCH Global Precision Acquires LISI Medical Jeropa Inc.

Broadens the portfolio of products and end markets served by ARCH.

ARCH Global Precision 01.12.21

Extremities

FDA Clears Nvision Biomedical's Osteotomy Wedge System

Growing product portfolio for lower extremities made of innovative bone on-growth biomaterial.

Nvision Biomedical Technologies 01.12.21

Biologics

Locate Bio’s CognitOss for Chronic Osteomyelitis Earns Breakthrough Status

Combines resorbable bone graft with bone healing properties and proprietary dual-phasic release of antibiotics.

Business Wire 01.11.21

SI-BONE Promotes CFO, COO to CEO

Laura Francis will succeed Jeff Dunn, who will remain with the company as Executive Chairman.

GlobeNewswire 01.11.21

Stryker Launches Next-Gen Personal Protection System

The T7 helmet is the company’s lightest and quietest helmet.

PRNewswire 01.07.21

Spine/Neurology

CTL Amedica Secures U.S. Patent for Articulating Implant Insertion System

The device allows for minimum tissue disruption, controlled re-positioning, and more efficient deployment of compatible, curved TLIF cages.

CTL Amedica 01.07.21

Collagen Matrix Acquires Guidor Business from Sunstar

Expands its portfolio with the Guidor line of resorbable synthetic medical implants.

PRNewswire 01.06.21

Spine/Neurology

Safe Orthopaedics Releases SORA

A virtual operating room assistant for spine surgery.

Safe Orthopaedics 01.05.21

Extremities

Integra LifeSciences Completes Sale of Extremities Business to Smith+Nephew

Includes ankle and shoulder arthroplasty and hand and wrist product lines.

Integra LifeSciences 01.05.21

Spine/Neurology

Alphatec Releases Solutions for TLIF Approach

Procedure-specific technology built from the ground up deliver less disruptive and more reproducible surgery.

Globe Newswire 01.04.21

Large Joint

Arthrex Launches SwiveLock ACL Repair Kit

The first FDA-cleared kit for the primary repair of ACL tears.

PRNewswire 12.21.20

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FDA Clears Use of Navigated Interbody, Midas Rex Drills with Medtronic's Mazor System

Broader functionality includes enhanced visualization of tools, greater access and interbody navigation to streamline hospital workflows.

PR Newswire 12.16.20

Spine/Neurology

Spineology Completes Enrollment in Post-Market Study of Expandable Lateral Implant

Duo System demonstrates reduced operative times, shorter hospital stays, and improved clinical outcomes compared to traditional lateral surgery.

Business Wire 12.16.20

Spine/Neurology

Spinal Elements Acquires Benvenue Medical Assets

Includes Luna XD multi-expandable lumbar fusion device, Orbit Articulating Discectomy System.

Business Wire 12.16.20

Large Joint

Price Cap Extension on Knee Implants Will Drive Growth in India

Continuing the cap for another year will encourage patients to advance knee replacement procedures, experts predict.

GlobalData 12.15.20

Spine/Neurology

First Procedure with Spinal Elements' Sapphire X Anterior Cervical Fixation

System helps preserve the patient’s skeletal and muscle tissue.

Business Wire 12.11.20

DJO Acquires LiteCure Laser Therapy

Acquisition establishes Chattanooga as leader in high-power laser therapy.

Business Wire 12.11.20

Thirty-Year Medtech Veteran Appointed to Axogen's Board of Directors

New board member is CEO and co-founder of Prominex.

Globe Newswire 12.10.20

MIS/Robotics | Software & Quality

Smith+Nephew Releases Robotic Surgery Data Analytics Platform

RI.INSIGHTS allows surgeons to gain insights into their robotics-assisted surgical procedures.

PR Newswire 12.09.20

Global Orthopedic Power Tools Market to Exceed $1.24 Billion by 2027

Increasing product launches is expected to boost the market growth over the forecast period.

Coherent Market Insights 12.07.20

Materials

Titanium in the Medical Industry

The material offers a number of benefits for orthopedic device manufacturers for developing products from implants to instruments.

Kim Crabtree, Account Manager, Titanium Processing Center

Biologics

Evonik Launches Next-Generation PEEK Biomaterial for Medtech Applications

VESTAKEEP iC4800's mechanical properties are similar to those of human bone.

Evonik Industries AG 12.03.20

Assembly & Automation

Ready Robotics Launches Ready.Market

A robot-agnostic online marketplace for manufacturers looking to accelerate their implementation of robotic automation.

Ready Robotics 12.02.20

Extremities

Medartis Acquires Stake in KeriMedical

The buy-in strengthens the firm’s extremities portfolio.

Medartis Holding AG 12.01.20

Spine/Neurology

Aurora Spine Launches New Pain Care Division

Aurora Pain Care offers modern, minimally invasive treatment of back pain.

GlobeNewswire 12.01.20

Zimmer Biomet Acquires A&E Medical Corp for $250M

Zimmer Biomet gains portfolio of sternal closure devices.

PR Newswire 12.01.20

Materials

Making the Grade: Orthopedic Materials Spotlight

Advancements with materials are enabling the use of fabrication processes not previously available for certain applications.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 11.18.20

Large Joint

Life, Interrupted: The 2020 Year in Review

Lessons learned from the global coronavirus pandemic.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.18.20

Stryker Strikes Back After Pandemic Slump

Late last year, Stryker announced it would snap up Wright Medical to fortify its position in the trauma and extremities markets.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.18.20

Extremities

3D Systems’ Vantage Ankle PSI Receives 510(k) Clearance

Increases operating room efficiency, reliability, and improves soft-tissue preservation around the joint.

3D Systems 11.17.20

Spine/Neurology

Medtronic Completes Medicrea Acquisition

Furthers Medtronic's strategic expansion into AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics.

PR Newswire 11.16.20

Bracing/Prosthetics

Aspen Medical Products Names Former Zimmer Biomet Exec as President & CEO

Jim Cloar was most recently president of Global Spine for Zimmer Biomet.

PR Newswire 11.12.20

Extremities

DJO Acquires Stryker's STAR Ankle and Finger Joint Replacements

Adds two new and rapidly growing segments to surgical portfolio.

Business Wire 11.12.20

Spine/Neurology

Spine Align Raises $1.75 Million Series Seed Round

Funding will support development efforts to achieve FDA 510(k) clearance for the company's flagship product, LiveAlign.

PR Newswire 11.11.20

Contract Manufacturing

Vance Street Acquires Wytech Industries

Represents Vance Street’s fifth investment in the medical device space in the past four years.

Wytech Industries 11.10.20

Bioventus Gains Access to Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Relief Treatments

Company is leveraging the treatment options through the CVS Caremark Formulary.

Bioventus 11.10.20

Olympus Acquires FH Ortho

Deal strengthens Olympus' portfolio of MIS solutions for ligament repair, foot and ankle, and trauma surgery.

Olympus Corporation 11.10.20

Extremities

Stryker to Shed Assets to Get FTC Blessing for Wright Deal

Stryker will sell total ankle replacement and finger joint implant assets to DJO Global.

Federal Trade Commission 11.03.20

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology

Aurora Spine Launches SOLO ALIF Stand-Alone Cage

Expands company’s scope of its 3D printed fusion portfolio.

GlobeNewswire 11.03.20

Spine/Neurology

Spinal Elements Launches Lucent XP Wide Expandable Device for MIS TLIF

Second of several planned line additions to the Lucent XP family of expandable devices.

Business Wire 10.30.20

Large Joint

Teleconferencing in the OR

An audio/video solution enables medical device reps to still make appearances in the OR to support surgeons and healthcare providers.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 10.29.20

Biologics

Orthobiologics Market to Reach $8.7 Billion By 2027

Approval and launch of new products are expected to propel the market's growth.

Coherent Market Insights 10.29.20

Large Joint

Medtech Matters: Virtual Reality for Orthopedics

ODT's Sean Fenske speaks with Justin Barad, orthopedic surgeon and founder of Osso VR, about the company’s VR simulation technology.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 10.28.20

Cadence Expands Virginia Headquarters

Adds Class 8 (100,000) cleanroom to meet growing customer demand.

Cadence Inc. 10.27.20

Spine/Neurology

IZI Medical Products Launches Osteo-Site Vertebral Balloon

The product is designed to create a cavity within the vertebral body.

PR Newswire 10.27.20

Tegra Medical Expands Globally

Extends its end-to-end contract manufacturing services to Europe and Asia.

Tegra Medical 10.26.20

Coatings/Surface Modification

Coating Implants with 'Artificial Bone' to Prevent Inflammation

Superior coating performance achieved compared to existing clinical products.

National Research Council of Science & Technology 10.23.20

Extremities

DePuy Synthes Launches Radial Head Replacement System With Radiolucent Trials

Side loading spacers and single-use instrument kits further enhance surgical efficiency and reduce costs.

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies 10.23.20

Trauma/Sports

Embody's Biointegrative Tendon, Ligament Repair Implant Wins FDA Nod

TAPESTRY is a bioengineered collagen-based implant with a proprietary micro-architecture.

PR Newswire 10.22.20

Garwood Medical Devices Announces $4 Million Series C Funding

The company was over-subscribed by $800,000 in its Series B round led by the WNY Impact Investment Fund.

PR Newswire 10.22.20

Level Ex Launches Virtual Technique Guides

Allow sales representatives to train surgeons located anywhere in the world.

Level Ex

The Orthopaedic Implant Company Celebrates Ten Years

Unique approach delivers high-quality products and exceptional outcomes at a fraction of the cost.

The Orthopaedic Implant Company 10.16.20

Spine/Neurology

Bracing/Prosthetics

Proteor to Buy Freedom Innovations' Lower Limb Prosthetics

Will further build on Proteor’s presence in the U.S. lower limb prosthetics market.

Business Wire 10.12.20

Spine/Neurology

ATEC Releases Distinct, Comprehensive TLIF Approach

Procedure-specific solutions built from the ground up for less disruptive, more reproducible surgery.

GlobeNewswire 10.07.20

Extremities

DJO Launches AltiVate Anatomic CS EDGE Shoulder System

Data-driven design helps optimize implant fit while preserving bone.

Business Wire 10.01.20

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